EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hairdryer Xtava “Allure and Allure Pro” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1660/18
Summary
The hairdryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hairdryer can overheat and catch fire during use. Melted plastic can cause burns and leave live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Hairdryer — Xtava
- Brand
- Xtava
- Name / model
- Allure and Allure Pro · XTV010010N Allure Black Hair Dryer UKXTV010011N Allure White Hair Dryer UKXTV010012N Allure Black Hair Dryer EU XTV010013N Allure White Hair Dryer EU
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The product is a handheld hairdryer. It was sold in the colours black and white and the name "Xtava" is printed on the blower end of the unit. The product is sold online, in particular on the Amazon marketplace.
What is the risk?
- The hairdryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hairdryer can overheat and catch fire during use. Melted plastic can cause burns and leave live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/10/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from Amazon website
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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